Shimelis Beyene Yimer

• Reviewed laboratory test results to ensure accuracy.
• Maintained accurate records of patient data, specimen processing and results to upload to Canberra Hospital Health System database
• Scan, file and manage pathology related documents.
• Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the pathology lab.
• Provided technical support to staff members when needed.

• Conducted assessments of patients & staff using COVID19 screening tools such as questionnaires
• Ensured all patients and staff adhered to social distancing protocols
• Updated and restocking of PPE
• Coordinated closely with healthcare providers regarding patient care plans following a screening or assessment.

• Assisted in organizing events such as conferences, meetings, receptions and special diplomatic functions.
• Answered phone calls from foreign dignitaries, government officials and other VIPs; provided information or directed callers to appropriate personnel.
• Maintained the consulate's calendar of events by scheduling appointments, meetings and conferences.
• Coordinated travel arrangements for visiting diplomats including hotel reservations and transportation services.
• Reviewed incoming requests for visas or passports; ensured that all requirements were met before forwarding applications to the consul general for approval.
• Manage database of consular activities
• Manage website of Embassy of Ethiopia to Australia
• Generate fortnight and monthly reports
• Collect consular service charges and keep financial records
• Manage high volume of incoming calls from consular service clients
• Communicate with Australian and New Zealand pertinent organizations regarding consular issues
• Attend different meetings and seminars held regarding consular functions

• Promote investment opportunities in Ethiopia to foreign investors
• Liaison foreign investors and pertinent Ethiopian government organizations
• Promote Ethiopian products and services to foreign buyers(importers)
• Search suitable foreign technologies and advice to concerned government organizations to deal with the owner to transfer it.
• Identify international trade and investment events and arrange important preconditions for Ethiopian teams to take part in the events.
• Participate on different international and nation trade and investment forums and exhibitions
• Coordinate and draft ministerial correspondence

• Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with government regulations.
• Maintained accurate records related to important consular documents (hard & soft copy)
• Authenticated different documents presented by clients to assure the third parties it is legal and genuine
• Managed the database of signature specimen and different documents

▪ Encourage and support Ethiopian Diaspora to invest in Ethiopia, transfer best technologies to Ethiopia, find foreign buyers for Ethiopian products

▪ Conduct different researches regarding Diaspora affairs and suggested best ideas used for Ethiopian Diaspora policy formulation

▪ Liaison Ethiopian Diaspora and pertinent Ethiopian government organizations regarding investment, technology transfer, foreign currency remittance, importing household goods free from duty and etc

▪ Organize different ministerial and higher officials meetings, take proceedings

▪ Collect, organize and file important documents related to Diaspora affairs

Coordinate and draft ministerial correspondence

• Reviewed employment applications for completeness and accuracy.
• Compiled statistical reports related to personnel activities such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism.
• Assisted with the recruitment process by conducting interviews, administering tests, and verifying references.
• Conducted new hire orientations and provided training materials to employees.
• Collaborated with other departments to ensure proper onboarding of new hires into the system.
• Performed various office duties such as filing documents, preparing payroll forms, photocopying documents.
• Provided guidance on employee grievances or disciplinary actions according to established procedures.